Calumba
OTHER NAME(S): Calomba Root, Calumbo Root, Colombo, Jateorhiza palmata, Wateorhiza palmata, Cocculus palmatus, Jateorhiza columba, Jateorhiza miersii, Menispermum columba, Menispermum palmatum
Overview
Calumba (Jateorhiza palmata) is an herb. The root has been used as an ingredient in bitters and has also been used to make medicine.
Calumba might help to relax the muscles in the intestinal tract. It might also increase the amount of acid released in the stomach.
People take calumba for various gastrointestinal conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Calumba overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if calumba is safe. Very large doses may cause vomiting and stomach pain.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if calumba is safe. Very large doses may cause vomiting and stomach pain.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if calumba is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
Minor Interaction
Be watchful with this combination
- Medications that decrease stomach acid (Proton pump inhibitors) interacts with CalumbaProton pump inhibitors are used to decrease stomach acid. Calumba can increase stomach acid. Taking calumba might decrease the effects of proton pump inhibitors. Some common proton pump inhibitors include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), rabeprazole (Aciphex), pantoprazole (Protonix), and esomeprazole (Nexium).
- Antacids interacts with CalumbaAntacids are used to decrease stomach acid. Calumba can increase stomach acid. Taking calumba might decrease the effects of antacids.
- Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-Blockers) interacts with CalumbaH2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acid. Calumba can increase stomach acid. Taking calumba might decrease the effects of H2-blockers. Some common H2-blockers include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), and famotidine (Pepcid).
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of calumba might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.